Great movie, great soundtrack!

Rating: 10/10 (5 August 2013)

I rated this movie as excellent because it's one of my all-time favourite action sci-fi movies. Although there are a number of goofs to be noticed and there are some gaps in the plot, it's really enjoyable! I never get tired of watching it again.
This movie is probably so underrated because it is a Michael Bay movie. Once you get the reputation as a director that you'll always settle for cheap testosterone driven, mindless, superficial plot lines centered around big explosions and chases, it seems like you can never make up for that again.
Still, the Island has a great script, an awesome soundtrack by Steve Jablonsky, a lot of humour and intelligent themes.
It's scary but this story is not that far-fetched. It makes you think about what would actually happen if scientists were able to make exact copies of people. In a world where people want an abortion just because delivering a baby will ruin their figure, it's scarily credible. The Island is a very well told story about love, hope and friendship. People risking their lives for each other always warms your heart in a time where cynicism and naturalism are quite popular. Movies like the Island remind you that people can be really harsh and selfish but that at least they don't all have to be like that.
Scarlet Johannson and Ewan McGregor are very talented actors, perfect for these parts. They portray a childlike innocence and curiosity with utmost integrity in a very touching way. You really feel for the main characters and not just the main characters, all characters.
This movie also has great visuals. They way Lincoln's dream turns into reality in the opening scene, the way the camera pans over these prenatal agnates to reveal 'where the tubes go', ...
I really love this movie, despite the items I added to the goofs page. ;-)